Private foundation · EIN 23-7845383 · Bonita Spgs, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Hinman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $928K total, median $18K. 44% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$928K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in FL
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Liberty Youth RanchBonita Springs, FLGeneral$105K
Arts BonitaBonita Springs, FLGeneral$100K
Covenant HouseNew York, NYGeneral$100K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral$100K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNHinman scholarship fund$70K
Habitat for Humanity of LeehendryNorth Fort Myers, FLGeneral$50K
Cafe of LifeBonita Springs, FLGeneral$45K
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral$30K
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral$30K
Natl All for the Mentally Ill Collier CountyNaples, FLGeneral$25K
Trivium Life ServicesBradford, VTGeneral$25K
Care Plus FoundationParamus, NJGeneral$20K
Church of the PresentationParamus, NJGeneral$20K
Family y of Burlington CamdenHainesport, NJGeneral$20K
Northern Valley Regional High SchooDemarest, NJGeneral$20K
St Matthews House-NaplesNaples, FLGeneral$20K
The Valley Hospital FoundationRidgewood, NJGeneral$20K
Golisano Children's HospitalFort Myers, FLGeneral$15K
Brain & Behavior Research FoundatioNew York, NYGeneral$10K
Gary Sinise FoundationWoodland Hills, CAGeneral$10K
Golden Paws Assistance DogsNaples, FLGeneral$10K
St John Neumann Catholic High SchooNaples, FLGeneral$10K
St Leo Catholic ChurchBonita Springs, FLGeneral$10K
Sunshine From DarknessSarasota, FLGeneral$10K
The Immokalee FoundationNaples, FLGeneral$10K
The Salvation Army Ft Myers AreaFort Myers, FLGeneral$10K
Becket-Chimney Corners YMCABecket, MAGeneral$5,000
Hope Healthcare ServicesFort Myers, FLGeneral$5,000
Matthew Larson Foundation for PediatricFranklin Lakes, NJGeneral$5,000
Villa Marie Claire Hospice FundTeaneck, NJHospice fund$5,000
Warrior Homes of CollierNaples, FLGeneral$5,000
Church of St MaryNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Moorestown TheatreMoorestown, NJGeneral$2,500
Perkins Center for the ArtsMoorestown, NJGeneral$2,500

By state: Florida 15 · New York 4 · New Jersey 9 · Minnesota 1 · Iowa 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Hinman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bonita Spgs, Florida, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Hinman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Hinman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $928K across 34 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does The Hinman Family Foundation give?

Florida (15 grants), New York (4 grants), New Jersey (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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